Navy comparison: Germany vs Ukraine
Overview
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Germany's 71 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 71 and 42 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 11 vs 0 frigates, 5 vs 2 corvettes, 0 vs 5 amphibious ships, 10 vs 138 patrol boats, 12 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Ukraine).
Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Germany and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 2.5 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (175 vs 71).